Implementing Trauma-Focused CBT for LGBTQ Youth and their Caregivers

Course overview

This course is based upon a treatment manual that is freely available on the internet. This course addresses strategies for implementing an evidence based youth trauma treatment-Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF?CBT)- for trauma impacted lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning and gender diverse (LGBTQ) youth. The information in this manual was developed through a National Child Traumatic Stress Network (NCTSN, www.nctsn.org) Learning Community, initiated through an NCTSN grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to Allegheny General Hospitals Center for Traumatic Stress in Children and Adolescents. The Learning Community included 32 members from 12 organizations, listed below. Clinicians presented TF?CBT cases during bimonthly calls and provided de?identified data for assessment, after which all participants shared resources about TF?CBT implementation for LGBTQ youth and families and discussed how the TF?CBT model should be modified to incorporate sexual orientation and gender identity issues. This course on trauma focused cognitive behavioral therapy for LGBTQ youth is designed for social workers, professional counselors, psychologists, nurses, and substance abuse counselors, who do clinical work. In addition, this course is appropriate for intermediate and advanced level practitioners who wish to develop their skills in trauma focused therapy and LGBTQ youth. The course material includes a review and detailed information on an intervention. It may also be useful for licensed clinicians who require continuing clinical education courses for license renewal. Authors: Cohen, Mannario, Wilson, Zinny Learning Objectives: This course will provide the practitioner with detailed information. Specifically, a professional will: Describe how the family acceptance projects family support model can be integrated into trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy. Identify assessment strategies used by the family acceptance project. Recognize methods for enhancing safety for LGBTQ youth. Describe the methods for trauma narration and processing. Demonstrate evidence based cognitive coping skills. Citation: Cohen, JA, Mannarino, AP, Wilson, K & Zinny, A (2018): TraumaFocused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy LGBTQ Implementation Manual. Pittsburgh, PA: Allegheny Health Network. Retrieved from https://tfcbt.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/TF-CBT-LGBTQ-Implementation-Manual-FINAL.pdf